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Title:
514624
Agreement Number:
514624
Agreement Value:
$3,606,688.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
Support the Indigenous tourism industry's recovery from the impact of COVID-19, and to better position it to take advantage of the expected growth in domestic and international demand for tourism offerings, and for sustainable and cultural tourism offerings in particular.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:

Tourism organizations/businesses will:

Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6B5A7
Reference Number:
033-2022-2023-Q2-514624
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
806309597
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

2021/22 to 2022/23,

Recipient's Operating Name:
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
Recipient's Legal Name:
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59034
Program:
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Program
Program Purpose:

To address national tourism priorities that are aligned with Canada's Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, driving economic growth and job creation across Canada. Themes identified in the Federal Growth Tourism Strategy include: Growing tourism in rural and remote communities; Boosting culinary and farm-to-table experiences; Encouraging winter and shoulder season tourism; Increasing Indigenous tourism; and inclusiveness, especially for the LGBTQ2 community. Considerations will be given to projects that advance sustainable development or equity and inclusion, such as those focusing on women, racialized communities, Indigenous people, people who identify as LGBTQ2, or persons living with disabilities.
This funding will provide the opportunity to leverage the reach and expertise of national tourism organizations to support pan-Canadian or multi-regional activities addressing challenges facing the tourism sector on its path to recovery. National Priorities Stream objectives include:
Destination development that focuses on unique products and experiences; Geographic and seasonal dispersion to focus on attractions across Canada throughout all seasons; Human resources and skills development; Digitalization; Sustainability; and Market development and export readiness.

NAICS Code:
913910